Great pub. Nothing fancy, but a great burger and service was sensational. Defiantly worth a stop in Fowlerville.

Been coming here for years! But alas the new owners have skimped. Half size nacho platter, very different shot size at bar vs table (11/2 oz vs 1 oz!) i watched menus picked off floor & not wiped off, bleu cheese dressing (that i tasted bc i ordered ranch!) was returned to be recycled to another unsuspecting customer. Overall it is definitely not the same Goat & unless the owner steps up to serving "fresh fish" as advertised, instead of the servers having to say no it's deep fried, maybe try somewhere else!! read more

Great Bar burger, just like I had hoped. Meat was well seasoned and cooked to perfection! Fries are an upcharge, but worth it. Thin wedges, Crispy, seasoned , just the right amount of potato. Nice menu will be back to try the slim Jim, mushroom Swiss burger, fish and chips. Atmosphere is very friendly. read more

Bloated Goat Saloon - Burgers Near Me - Fowlerville, Michigan

Awesome bar burgers! Firecracker chicken app are full of flavor. Chili fries are great as well. Fries are fresh potato that seem to be shaved. Loved it. Atmosphere is low key and great to unwind and have a few beers. read more

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A cool old school bar/pub with great food and friendly waiters. Reminds me of the good old days before fast food and all of the chain restaurants! read more

I would argue this is the best burger in all of Livingston county. You're missing out if you haven't had it. read more

Bloated Goat Saloon - Double bacon cheeseburger with mayo and pepper jack cheese. At the GOAT - Burgers Near Me - Fowlerville, Michigan

Great bar atmosphere. Local-favorite. Nothing fancy, but the beer is cold, the selection wide, and the burgers too-not h.

I don't drink and I'm married, so I haven't had much reason to frequent bars. However, a long time ago, when I worked between Howell and Fowlerville, one of my coworkers recommended the "bloated goat burger." Hmmm... even after all these years, they are still the best! Get it loaded! You should try it for yourself. read more

Great burgers, cold beer, chill dive bar with great vibe. Friendly, quick service. Simple done right. Gotta love the Goat

Awesome little bar in the heart of Fowlerville! Awesome staff, amazing burgers, and a solid selection of beer.

The Bloated Goat is an institution in Downtown Fowlerville for as long as I can remember and I'm 51. It looks like a dive bar from the outside, but trust me go on in and get yourself one of the best burgers of anywhere. Ice cold beers, friendly people, great service, just what you hoped for when entering. I accidentally erased my pics before I wrote this review sorry. Oh and the Bloody Mary's are delicious as well. Highly recommend and you all know I love to support local every chance I get as we all should. Keep on Yelping everyone. read more

Bloated Goat Saloon - Famous Bloated Goat - Burgers Near Me - Fowlerville, Michigan

Katress ROCKS!! I had a great time. I'll be back. Good food .... decent beer prices. I would give it an A+ if Golden Tee Golf Game.

The service was good as usual, friendly staff and prompt. However, the burger quality has gone down substantially over the years. Now... I'm going back at least 15 years and we go there probably 4-5 times per year. Just like everywhere their prices have gone up and it's expected but it seems that they're cutting corners on the food portions. The burgers we had last night were bland and over cooked and were overshadowed by a large amount of onions and tomatoes. I really don't like my burgers charred on the edges. Their fries are now thin cut and flavorless. Who came up with that idea? Please think about sourcing the burger meat from local sources. We won't be going back any time soon. read more

Really great service and great food. A hometown, local restaurant, relatively inexpensive. They also have two 7 foot pool tables, quarter operated. read more

Ambiance was fantastic & the burger was the best in town by far! The staff was very accommodating!

An old time comfortable Bar. Staff is welcoming. Bar food is good. Better than any of the Bar's in Howell. Not fancy and I enjoy that.

I was told by a lot of people that I had to come here and try the burgers they were the best. The burger was good but definitely not the best I've ever had. For the money it's a big burger, but unfortunately it is preformed and obviously Frozen. The bar itself is old but clean and definitely gives you the neighborhood feel. It might be a great watering hole but I wouldn't venture out of my way to stop and eat here. Bartender was very attentive to everyone sitting at the bar but the tables were lacking service. read more

Small town bar with friendly staff and pre COVID prices. Nice bar to sit at , have some 2019 priced wings and some service. They are doing it without jacking up the price's. read more

It was quite when we went. The food was yummy. The town was qute too on a sunday night. Glad we got to have the food before the kitchen was closed up for the night. read more

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Awesome burger and beer. Staff is very friendly. Great experiance. Burger was cooked perfect added fries and slaw!! Walked out burgers and beer for 2 $25 Perfection read more

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Wonderful people! Great service! We continually had large groups and they had the best service...when they didn't have enough help one night, they called in reinforcements to make sure we were taken care of! Love this place! read more

Went to the Bloated Goat yesterday. My husband had the clam strips and I had a cheeseburger with pint. The beer was yummy, an IPA!! The burger was not good. I had onions,pickle,lettucs,tomatoe and mayo. The mayo was Miracle Whip which I don't care for. I grew up with mayonnaise so that is what I'm used to. The onion was not fresh or perhaps old. The burger did not seem like beef. I'm still wondering what it was. Today, I'm questioning what did I eat? My husband tried a bite and thought it didn't taste good. I would go back for a beer and conversation as I liked the atmosphere. Curious to know if it os just me thinking the burger was odd. read more

I was hoping this place would be awesome just by the name. The menu is small so I was expecting epic burgers. I love me a dive bar! The good..our server was nice and quick. The food came out hot. The burger was a disappointment, the meat was flavorless and had a weird mushy texture. So weird in fact I wondered if it really was goat?? Fries were hot with good texture, they were fine just nothing special. Lots of locals in there for a weeknight. read more

"The Goat" is on the way to E. Lansing where the BF's parents live and I've been wanting to explore places in between there and our homebase for awhile now. Of course, I had to swing by to see what lay beyond the name (and I imagine it's probably 1/2 the reason why they get new customers). This is no T.G.I.Friday's. It's pretty much your standard, dark, small town bar on the inside. So much so a bar that I can't imagine bringing a kid here to eat (like a previous review did) without feeling like a bad parent. Perhaps only WAY early in the afternoon when there are just a handle of people in attendance like when we went. Mostly an older crowd (40's-60's). It was definitely cool to see the stuffed, encased head+ of The Goat up on the wall watching over the place. I noted a jukebox and a singular pool table towards the back. There were about 5 or 6 tables to the front right across from the bar. They had the door open to let some air and sunlight in and it was still pretty dark inside. I think it would be a scary endeavor to get drunk and attempt to pick someone up here when the sun goes down. There were about 6 beers on tap. Mostly of standard stuff with 2 mug size options. I got the bigger tall or Brutus-sized Summer Shandy ($4.25). It was a lot of beer and I wondered if I would be able to finish the whole thing. Good thing I am a drinking professional at this point. :-) BF had a Coke (free refills) and fries and I went with the Bacon Cheeseburger ($5.25) loaded with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion (a flat extra $.50 for toppings). I chose Swiss cheese and upgraded the chips the burger comes with to the premium side of french fries and coleslaw (+$1.50). I should've stuck with the chips. The BF's order of just fries was plentiful. Although, he and I agreed that the fries, while hot and thick, did not have much taste at all. At one point I thought I dumped too much salt on them and it still wasn't enough. I ate most of mine though because I arrived insanely hungry. The coleslaw was just okay. The burger, however, was a solid B or B+. Although the toppings were slopped on, and there was quite the hunk of slice onion on there, it was a large 1/3 lb., well-seasoned piece of beef that was juicy and quite good. I was actually thinking about how nice it would be to have another one the very next day. Always a good sign. Our bill after tax and before tip was $16.59. Credit cards are accepted. The barmaid was marginally friendly and provided decent service. I think she was the one doing the cooking too as I believe the cook top was in the bar area and there was no one else but her manning the place. There were about 4 TV's by the bar/table area and women's soccer was on every single one. None of the other patrons looked like soccer fans in the least so that was a little weird. Side note: The Goat is easily accessible from the I-96/Fowlerville exit. However, when trying to get back onto I-96 follow the direction of the FIRST white/black sign (if heading west) that says "Truck Route". Otherwise, when you hit the next official I-96/Truck Route signs, they're going to direct right back into town from where you started from a side road. That was pretty flipping annoying. I will definitely be back to The Goat for another burger and to sit a spell for a beer or three. I may even walk the buzz off by checking out their tiny downtown area. I saw some signs announcing a big annual fair coming up later this month as well as a tractor-pull in August and soybean festival in September, if any of those types of things float your boat. If they do, just don't forget to swing by The Goat while you're in town. read more

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Bloated Goat is a true classic. I am writing this review to honor my beloved Michigan State Spartans (Class of '85, 8 goalposts under my belt in post-game riots during my career) Anyway- first and only time I was at the Goat was with my brother in law Philsta, who flew out to Michigan from California with me to see the annual grudge match between Sparty and the Wolverines. In fact- it was like fifteen years ago when both teams were ranked and undefeated- just like now.... Anyhow- it's around 7am, and we are travel weary- yet the 70+ year old cigarrette smoking bartender yells at us, "You flew all the way out here to see the game? WELL GET FIRED UP!" So, of course, we ordered shots and beers and got our game faces on. Epic dive bar of legendary proportions, still referred to by my kinfolk today. I insist that you visit the Bloated Goat whenever you are road tripping in to East Lansing for a game. Oh yeah, and GO STATE! read more

Best burger in central Michigan. How do I know? I'm 400 lbs. I've had them all. Olive burger is insane. No bs place. Just good food. Under staffed. They don't seem to mind. Waitress is also the cook and the cashier and the bartender and the bus boy. If your looking for some bs burger in a bun with ketchup and mustard go to Burger King. If you want the perfect burger. This would be the spot. read more

Not a good idea if you're hungry or a foodie. I had incredibly high hopes for this place and was super excited about trying it. It had a decent star rating and a really fun name. Walking in I still had high hopes. It's a dive bar and I LOVE those! They usually have the best food. Plus, there is a goat head on the wall, just like you would see a mounted deer head. Being in town for a local event, I expected that we would have a longer then normal wait time as the number or restaurants are limited. What I didn't expect was an hour and a half wait for 3 burgers. Or that every table including including 3 that sat and ordered 20+ minutes after us would be served first. Basically the "kitchen" lost our order. And instead of admitting and apologizing for that when we started asking about the status of our order (an hour after placing it BTW) we were told that our food was coming right up. We stopped our waitress about every 10 minutes asking about out order and received the same answer. "It's coming right up." And "we have a very small grill." At one point during our wait, the other waitress stopped by asking if she could take our condiments caddy because she thought we were finished. As she had sat us and got our drink over an hour ago. At the hour and a half mark (not a guess, I was paying attention) and after I watched the third table that sat after us receive their food, I asked that our order be cancelled and for the bill for our drinks. Again the waitress attempted to give me the same excuses. I pointed out the three tables that ordered after us, one eating the other two finished. She then told us that the food was ready. Which is something she discerned by magic as she hadn't left our table. She then ran to the grill counter and returned 3 minutes later with the wrong order. As the mistakes were minor in regards to how well the burgers were done and condiments we attempted to eat them anyway. They weren't even edible. Per-formed bulk food supplier, hockey pucks. Save your time and money. And try someplace else. Anywhere else. read more

My girlfriend and I had been to bloated goat a couple times to play pool and have drinks. So we go on the 4th of July before the fireworks. It was busy but we found seats at the bar. The owner asked us our drink order we said one long island, one beer, and 2 shots and that we would be cashing out. The owner didn't say anything he just walked away. We assumed he was making the drinks. Then a waitress came up to us with an attitude and asked for our order and literally said "are you fucking kidding me? Do you see how busy we are?" We were so shocked and started laughing because we thought she was kidding...my girlfriend said "ya.." and repeated our order. She walked away and slammed our drinks down when she returned. We will never go back there after that experience. read more

Can't say too much about this place other than the name rocks and it always provides a great time. Good times, jukebox, food etc. Oh yeah, the name rocks. read more

Bloated Goat Saloon - yes, this is the place. - Burgers Near Me - Fowlerville, Michigan

Took a stop on a whim due to the intriguing name. Three of us each had a sandwich and two summer shandy's for $13 a piece. Grill is out front and in the open which can be deterring at first. However food was very pleasing as well as quick and friendly service. Started our road trip out on the right foot. read more

Bloated Goat Saloon - Burgers Near Me - Fowlerville, Michigan

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The burger was made from a frozen patty. It was grey inside and out, no sear, no shrinkage, dense, no flavor but had an unusual taste, appeared to be boiled not fried. One bite and I couldn't finish. Old building in downtown Fowlerville, long and narrow, clean and nest, but ordinary. The waitress was polite at first but became defensive when I couldn't eat the burger. I ordered BLT with chips and was comped for the burger but not the fries (which I ate). Over Priced for the quality ($3.00 soda) I rate the FOOD 2.0; AMBIANCE 3.5, SERVICE 3.0; VALUE 1.78 (Cost $13.59) AVERAGE 2.57 out of 5 read more

My boyfriend and I went there together for the first time on Halloween. We had a blast! The mini tacos were super yummy! Great pricing. Absolute dive bar! Will return!! read more

A local favorite, or a destination burger bar. Famous for it's Goat Burger and beer battered onion rings. Great place for a quick bite or a dimly lit night with friends. Beer specials are plentiful throughout the week. It's a mixed atmosphere of locals and people just passing through. I enjoy going after 5, it does pick up but you won't notice because the food is just that good. Service is great and the locals are friendly! We go once a month and never have any complaints, it's a must stop just for the burgers. read more

Sad, Sad Sad Sad, Sad. After witnessing frozen beef being introduce to the griddle, I was assured that all the hamburgers are now supplied via Gordon Food Service (GFS). The burgers are treacherous and leave one yearning for the olden days. I have made many trips out of my way for a Bloated Goat Burger. I will NEVER make that mistake again. read more

This was my first watering hole when i moved to Michigan. The staff and burgers are what keep me going back. They are the nicest people you could have serving you and always make you feel at home. Balinda, Crystal, and Gary are definitely doing something right. read more

If you have ever been to Fowlerville you will quickly realize that there's about 2 options if you want to grab food and a beer. I went to the Goat with 2 kids and 3 other adults for burgers and beer. Burgers are frozen, cooked on a flat top, and seasoned great. Food, in general, is cheap. Great place to hang out with friends and play some pool, darts, vids, or even watch the game. Looks like there are relatively new flat screens which we enjoyed watching a Tigers win on. This is a dive bar and the lighting is a bit dim for my liking. Everyone enjoyed their food as you should for a 2 bar town. I will be back for sure! read more

Beautiful night for a cycle ride so we decided to do a short trip before the predicted rain storm hit. Ended up at the Bloated Goat. Before we even got in the door, another patron came out to have a smoke & we starting talking cycles. Friendly place even before you walk through the door. Sat at the bar near the cook area & ordered burgers & fries. Nothing fancy but the meat was cooked exactly as we ordered them and juicy beyond belief. Fries could have been a bit browner but they tasted good & were piping hot. If you are looking for a casual place with great burgers, visit the Goat. Don't expect girls dressed in bikinis just good 'ole fashioned bar ladies who have been doing this for years. They work hard yet are friendly & the prices are extremely reasonable. For burgers, fries & 4 mixed drinks, our bill was $ 30.00 + change. Yes, we will be going back & try their grilled ham & cheese which we saw the cook make. It looked scrumptious. read more

I am a Spartan! Every once in a while, I would skip the highway and opt for the scenic route to MSU along Grand River Ave. I would always pass by two little hole in the wall divey bars, that I yearned to check out....The Bloated Goat and The Shady Lady....with genius names like that you had me! Sadly, I missed the boat on The Shady Lady, as they have closed their doors. I did, however, get to check out the Goat! And yes, there is a goat mounted on the wall! This is your typical goat themed bar, you know every town has one...just kidding! It is your typical small town bar, dimly lit, sports on the boob tube, cheap beer, mixed drinks, jukebox and bar food....I think every Spartan should check it out! read more

Stopped in for some dinner and ordered the Cajun Chicken Sandwich. Hands down BEST chicken sandwich I've ever had. I will be returning and I would highly recommend. Magic is made in their fryer! read more

Omg great fish!!!! I love thier fish and fries, always what I order no matter what, highly recommended from every aspect. I love their food